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A proprietary wristwatch branded the Basis Band combines a new heart rate monitor that doesn’t require a chest strap with a skin-temperature sensor and a sweat sensor to constantly monitor its wearer’s physical state. Vancouver entrepreneur Nadeem Kassam, who developed the watch starting with a patent he bought in 2004, thinks the data the Basis delivers is just the beginning. He wants to build a software package that analyzes everything from the quality of your sleep to the intensity of your exercise, complete with gaming-inspired mechanics that provide feedback and incentives.
via Sizing Up Vancouver Venture Capital | BC Angel Investing | BCBusiness.
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